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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
got a $100 gratuity in addition to his regular pay
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Recent Examples of gratuity
Though Beaches is all-inclusive, certain services come at an extra charge, including the spa; gratuities are included, except for butlers, drivers, and spa therapists.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Tips and gratuities are also included at Club Med and Hilton’s all inclusives.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Labor advocates and many Democrats want workers to earn higher wages and rely less on gratuities.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
Tips and gratuities are also included at Club Med and Hilton’s all inclusives.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Labor advocates and many Democrats want workers to earn higher wages and rely less on gratuities.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gratuity
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Waiters and those who get tips Tips would not be taxed if the bill passes.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Trump’s legislation, at more than 1,100 pages, would permanently extend his 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year while introducing new policies like tax exemptions for tips and overtime wages.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The teams will not only be competing for the title, but also a $1 million bonus, which will be awarded to the clubs that make it to the championship game.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Late in last year’s campaign, Trump promised a 10 percent raise for all agents along with recruitment and retention bonuses of $10,000.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Every year, teachers help families with Christmas gifts and Thanksgiving dinners, Liggins said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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However, invoking this ban now would have been a bad, bad look, not to mention a motivational gift to the league’s most talented team.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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With their unionization push, crew members were focused on gaining union pension and health benefits.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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With the 35-person crew heading back to work at Quixote West Hollywood Studios on the latest single from Smith’s Based On A True Story album, the agreement includes health and pension benefits.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Considering how Walker slogged through last season and how he’s bounced between the rotation and bullpen, the outing underscored his contributions over the first two months.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Gratuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gratuity. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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